Hewitt and Tabb Set to Start at Peterborough But Chopra Out Fri 08th Mar 2013 14:31 Boss Mick McCarthy will hand Elliott Hewitt his first Town league start and new loanee Jay Tabb looks set to make his Blues debut in Saturday’s vital relegation six-pointer at Peterborough United. Michael Chopra joins the suspended Lee Martin and Richard Stearman on the sidelines due to a dead leg, but skipper Carlos Edwards and midfielder Jay Emmanuel-Thomas return to the squad after missing the midweek trip to Nottingham Forest. |
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Town Tue 05th Mar 2013 21:57 Town had two players sent off in a match for only the second time in their history as they fell to an unlucky 1-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest. Lee Martin saw red just before the break after an altercation with Henri Lansbury, then Richard Stearman received a second yellow card for a clash with Andy Reid in the second half, before the Blues' stubborn resistance was broken by a deflected Lewis McGugan shot in the 84th minute. |
McCarthy: Murphy Could Stay On Tue 05th Mar 2013 06:03 Boss Mick McCarthy says he’d like to add on-loan Celtic striker Daryl Murphy to his squad on a permanent basis in the summer if a deal could be done but reiterated that no talks will take place until Town’s Championship status is secure. The Blues manager could hand the Irishman a start against Nottingham Forest tonight with David McGoldrick unavailable against his parent club. |
McCarthy: No Surprise Forest Are Challenging Tue 05th Mar 2013 06:00 Mick McCarthy says it's no surprise to him that Nottingham Forest, who the Blues face at the City Ground this evening, are currently eighth in the Championship (KO 7.45pm). Skipper Carlos Edwards is a doubt with a groin problem suffered in the 1-0 victory over Leicester on Saturday, while striker David McGoldrick is unavailable against his parent club. |
Carlos a Doubt for Forest Trip Mon 04th Mar 2013 14:35 Skipper Carlos Edwards has emerged as a doubt for Tuesday’s trip to Nottingham Forest with a groin injury. The Blues will also be without loan striker David McGoldrick, who is unavailable against his parent club. |
U21s Draw, U18s Lose Sat 02nd Mar 2013 17:43 Town’s U21s drew 0-0 with QPR at their Harlington training ground this morning, while the Blues’ U18s lost 3-1 to the same opposition at Playford Road. |
Huddersfield 0-0 Town Sat 23rd Feb 2013 17:04 Town and Huddersfield shared the points from a scrappy and scruffy 0-0 draw at the John Smith’s Stadium. The Terriers had the game’s two significant chances with Lee Novak shooting wide when well placed in the first half, then after the break Stephen Henderson blocked from the striker and then the rebound from midfielder Neil Danns. |
McCarthy Hails Excellent Hyam Sat 23rd Feb 2013 06:01 Boss Mick McCarthy says midfielder Luke Hyam has been “excellent” during his recent spell in the side, but believes he needs to add more attacking endeavour to his game. Former Northgate High School pupil Hyam signed a contract extension until the summer of 2014 earlier in the season. |
McGoldrick: Town Must Deal With Pressure Fri 22nd Feb 2013 06:02 Town must overcome the pressure of fighting relegation if they are going to pull clear of trouble, striker David McGoldrick has warned. |
Ghana Trip Meeting Tonight Thu 21st Feb 2013 10:43 A special presentation evening about the ITFC Charitable Trust's trip to Ghana is being held in the Players’ Lounge at Portman Road this evening (6pm — 8pm) where those interested in taking part to can find out more. After the success of their trip to Kenya in 2011, the Trust is offering its supporters the chance to spend 10 days on the gold coast of Ghana from Monday 18th — Friday 29th November 2013. |